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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-Class 4 Door Safety

NHTSA safety across every Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-Class 4 Door model year we cover.

Across the 1 model year of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-Class 4 Door we cover (2021 to 2021), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.

THE MOTORCALIBER REVIEW
MotorCaliber editorial ◆ Reviewed against NHTSA data ◆ 2026-10-01

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe occupies a rare slice of the market, blending the performance identity of AMG with four-door practicality in a sleek fastback body. Aimed at driving enthusiasts who refuse to compromise on passenger space, it sits in the high-performance luxury sedan-coupe segment and competes with the Porsche Panamera and BMW M5. It is a flagship statement from Stuttgart's performance division.

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe enters the safety record with a notable absence of federal crash-test data. NHTSA did not assign a star rating or compute a Safety Index score for this model year, leaving a significant gap for those seeking federally verified benchmarks of occupant protection. Despite this, the vehicle's record is unblemished in other key areas. Zero recalls were issued for the 2021 model year, a meaningful indicator for a performance vehicle of this complexity. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA totaled just three, reporting no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While these allegations remain unverified, their low volume is striking. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe carries no red flags in its federal safety profile, but the lack of crash-test data requires careful consideration for buyers prioritizing verified safety scores.

WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe as one of the most dramatically styled and dynamically rewarding vehicles in its class, praising its sharp handling, powerful engine options, and the quality of its cabin materials and refinement. Most note that rear headroom and everyday comfort are reasonable trade-offs for the athletic fastback roofline, and that the overall ownership experience feels appropriately premium for the price segment.

WHAT TO KNOW
  • NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, meaning there are no federal star ratings to guide your occupant-protection comparison. Seek out any available third-party or international test results to fill that gap.
  • The 2021 model year recorded zero NHTSA recalls, which is a clean record for a low-volume, high-performance vehicle with significant mechanical and electronic complexity.
  • Only three owner complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2021 model year, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported among them. While complaints are unverified allegations, the extremely low volume is a notable data point.
  • Because production volumes for this model are low compared to mainstream vehicles, the complaint and recall dataset is inherently small. A clean record here is encouraging, but shoppers should monitor NHTSA's database for any emerging issues as the vehicle ages in the fleet.

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